Nokia 500 mobile review and specification

Nokia 500Fast, connected and fun
Powerful processor and Wi-FiNow this is speed – the powerful 1 GHz processor makes sure your apps and entertainment are a pleasure to use. Apps run quickly and smoothly, and with a Wi-Fi or 3.5G internet connection, web pages load fast and downloads arrive in an instant. Scroll through photos effortlessly and browse your music collection with ease.

Free covers
Personalise and make it your ownExpress your individuality. Two additional free covers with a vibrant matt finish are included in the box, so you can choose the right one to match your style. And because they are easy to switch, picking a cover to suit your mood is quick and hassle free. Plus you can choose wallpapers and themes for your home screens as well as add shortcuts for your favourite apps and friends.

Email and social networks
Live – on your home screenEverything is ready straight out of the box with fully integrated email and social networks. For you this means real-time emails from your work and personal accounts direct to your home screen. You also get live Facebook and Twitter feeds 24/7 to keep you constantly up to date. Simply choose what’s right for you.

Fully customisable home screens
What you want at your fingertipsThis is where it all begins. From day one your three customisable home screens are live and always up to date – you decide what lives on them. One home screen for new emails and messages, one for your friends and social networks, and one for your favourite apps and games. It’s up to you. Adding shortcuts and widgets is fast and easy.

The best apps
The latest and greatest appsWith Nokia 500 you get many great apps right away – apps that make life a bit better, a bit easier and a bit more fun. And one tap takes you straight to Store where you can download the latest apps and games, as well as browse ringtones, themes and wallpapers.

Free maps and navigation
Find new places. Share with friends.Nokia Maps brings you the best of everything in your city, so you can instantly find nearby cafes, shops, concerts and much more. Discover and share great new places as you travel across town – plus you can check in to let people know where you are and meet up with friends who are close by. And best of all, you get free walk and drive navigation with turn-by-turn voice guidance

Email and messagingEasy-to-use email client with attachment support for e.g. images, videos and musicFull screen email viewer with HTML supportUnified email client for multiple protocols: Yahoo!® Mail, Gmail™, Windows Live™, Hotmail and other popular POP/IMAP services, and Mail for ExchangePush email and expanded portal support available through Nokia Messaging for email and instant messagingEmail widget for home screenUnified MMS/SMS editorConversational view for SMS